The Premiere Playhouse is looking to fill an open position of Facilities & Carpentry Coordinator. The position is a hands-on technical team member responsible for co-leading the construction and installation of scenic elements across a variety of productions for The Premiere Playhouse, including our Mainstage Series, Underground Series, and Artist Development Series. This position plays a dual role by also supporting general operations and upkeep of our rented facilities, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment for all participants and patrons.
Responsibilities include interpreting scenic drawings, ensuring safe and efficient builds, participating in load-ins and strikes, and maintaining tools and materials. The role also supports facilities upkeep, including cleaning, minor repairs, and coordinating with vendors, all under the guidance of Design & Tech operations staff. This role involves working in diverse environments including theatres, warehouses, and office settings, with moderate exposure to dust and noise. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, climb ladders, perform manual labor, and assist individuals with mobility needs. The position requires occasional travel within southeastern South Dakota and availability for extended or irregular hours.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in theatrical carpentry and scenic construction, is comfortable supervising and mentoring students, volunteers, or contractors, and is flexible in working on a wide range of projects with varying levels of complexity. Familiarity with facility maintenance, drafting software, basic rigging, welding, and/or scenic painting is a plus. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to thrive in collaborative, creative environments and ideally have experience in, and a passion for, non-profit and/or educational settings. The role requires strong leadership, time management, and the ability to mentor others in a collaborative, educational setting. Physical capability, flexible scheduling and a valid driver’s license are also required.
Note: Management is open to multiple individuals filling the position’s responsibilities, should that be appropriate to the scheduling and/or expertise of qualified applicants. Because of this, interested candidates with some or all applicable experience and/or availability are invited to apply in the event there is an opportunity for role sharing. Whether the candidate(s) recruited for this position is/are contracted as a W-9 employee or 1099 independent contractor will be mutually agreed upon between management and the individual at the time of hiring.The Premiere Playhouse is looking to fill an open position of Facilities & Carpentry Coordinator. The position is a hands-on technical team member responsible for co-leading the construction and installation of scenic elements across a variety of productions for The Premiere Playhouse, including our Mainstage Series, Underground Series, and Artist Development Series. This position plays a dual role by also supporting general operations and upkeep of our rented facilities, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment for all participants and patrons.
Responsibilities include interpreting scenic drawings, ensuring safe and efficient builds, participating in load-ins and strikes, and maintaining tools and materials. The role also supports facilities upkeep, including cleaning, minor repairs, and coordinating with vendors, all under the guidance of Design & Tech operations staff. This role involves working in diverse environments including theatres, warehouses, and office settings, with moderate exposure to dust and noise. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs, climb ladders, perform manual labor, and assist individuals with mobility needs. The position requires occasional travel within southeastern South Dakota and availability for extended or irregular hours.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in theatrical carpentry and scenic construction, is comfortable supervising and mentoring students, volunteers, or contractors, and is flexible in working on a wide range of projects with varying levels of complexity. Familiarity with facility maintenance, drafting software, basic rigging, welding, and/or scenic painting is a plus. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to thrive in collaborative, creative environments and ideally have experience in, and a passion for, non-profit and/or educational settings. The role requires strong leadership, time management, and the ability to mentor others in a collaborative, educational setting. Physical capability, flexible scheduling and a valid driver’s license are also required.
Note: Management is open to multiple individuals filling the position’s responsibilities, should that be appropriate to the scheduling and/or expertise of qualified applicants. Because of this, interested candidates with some or all applicable experience and/or availability are invited to apply in the event there is an opportunity for role sharing. Whether the candidate(s) recruited for this position is/are contracted as a W-9 employee or 1099 independent contractor will be mutually agreed upon between management and the individual at the time of hiring.
Apply: Submit an online application, including a resume and cover letter expressing your applicable qualifications, experience and interests, as well as your reasons for applying to work on The Premiere Playhouse team. Candidates with questions or in need of accommodations may contact Executive Artistic Director, Oliver Mayes, at or 605-360-4800.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $1,200.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
